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Hoka Mafate Speed 4 vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Hoka Mafate Speed 4 is the lighter option — 215 g lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (42% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
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Spec Hoka Mafate Speed 4 Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
Weight 295 g · 0.295 kg · 0.65 lb 510 g · 0.510 kg · 1.12 lb
Brand Hoka Topo Athletic
Category Footwear Footwear
Hoka Mafate Speed 4
295 g

Maximally cushioned trail running shoe (per shoe, men's US9) with a Vibram Megagrip outsole and a rocker-style ProFly+ midsole.

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Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3
510 g

Ultralight trail racing shoe with natural fit.

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Hoka Mafate Speed 4 vs Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Hoka Mafate Speed 4 wins — at 295 g it is 215 g (42%) lighter than the Topo Athletic MTN Racer 3 (510 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest footwear page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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